The suspect who was arrested in connection with the fire at Parliament is expected to make his second appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
Dozens of firefighters battled to extinguish the fire which broke out in Parliament‘s oldest wing on January 2.
The blaze destroyed offices and led to the collapse of some ceilings.
Mafe made his first appearance last week Tuesday in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court, but his case was postponed to Tuesday for bail information.
His lawyer, Luvuyo Godla, says his client intends to plead not guilty.
Mystery around Parliament fire accused deepens:
On Sunday, his family denied allegations that he had received secret military training in Russia.
Family spokesperson Zamile Matuwane says they are considering taking legal action against those who they say are spreading false information that he was a spy.
The video below, is the proceedings of Mafe’s court case:
